Lakshmiji is the Goddess of Career, Wealth & Prosperity. Kuber was believed to have a never ending fortune; Businessmen and those having financial troubles often perform this Puja/Homa to receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. The yantra (a symbol embedded in metal) used in the Homa, invoke riches by dispelling any curse and obstacles and by pleasing the adhipathi (king) of wealth and success.